Midcentury modern post lantern from Besa Lighting

midcentury-modern-lightingmidcentury-modern-wall-lantern Jennifer gets snaps for sending us this very nice midcentury style post lantern, with matching wall lantern. to consider for out front. Finding appropriate outdoor lighting is always a hot topic, with not *that many* resources on our list yet. So this is a very welcome addition. Here’s what Jennifer writes:

I’ve been searching for a nice mid-century outdoor post lamp for a long time and finally found one that fits the bill perfectly. It’s made by Besa Lighting, model 3356. I haven’t ordered it so I can’t speak to the quality but I was so excited about it, I thought it’d be nice to share with others. – Jennifer

Yes, you are nice to share, Jennifer, thank you! I poked around the site – and I agree that you have nailed the model that has the best a retro/midcentury feel. It’s that hood-umbrella thingy – you see those in midcentury homes. The other Besa lighting fixtures (while appealing and I especially like their ribbed glass globes, so cool) are too contemporary/Euro-style/today for our older houses, I tend to think.  Good eye, J.

To find this light for sale online, type the name Besa Lighting 3356 into google to find retailers. This light is no longer shown on the Besa website as of 1/1/11.

  • Comments

    1. Susan says:

      These are a great set for mid century, good clean line. I look forward to hear about the quality. Out door is fun to hunt for.

    2. Lauren says:

      Now, this is a topic I have never considered doing research on, so thanks for the inspiration (btw- this website is endlessly inspiring me!!)..
      Saw this website which has a ton of selections, but nothing mind blowing.
      There’s this: http://www.shopoutdoorlighting.com/OL34899.htm which I quite like!!
      and this one, which is only cool because of the holes:
      http://www.shopoutdoorlighting.com/OL66539.htm
      Also – the wesbite has a BBB affiliation, so that’s always a plus :)

    3. David Tinsch says:

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